A Case of Myrmecia Occurred on the Skin of Achilles Tendon Area.
- Author:
Seong Min KIM
1
;
Yong Ho NAM
;
Tae Jin YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Achilles tendon area;
Myrmecia;
Unusual site
- MeSH:
Achilles Tendon*;
Child;
Female;
Fingers;
Humans;
Papilloma;
Skin*;
Toes;
Warts
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(10):1270-1272
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Deep palmoplantar warts (Myrmecia), which are induced by human papilloma virus type I (HPV-1) commonly occur on the palms and soles, but occasionally are found on the lateral aspects and tips of the finger and toes. We met 12-year-old girl, who presented with round shape hyperkeratotic erythematous to brownish colored papule on the Achilles tendon area. The skin lesion was considered clinically as a verruca vulgaris, but confirmed finally as myrmecia by histopathologic findings. It is very rare and interesting case, which is presented in unusual site.
